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In the latest episode of Alcohol by Volume, Josh and Dennis discuss the Breckenridge Brewery buyout and some basic equipment all homebrewers should have. We also discuss a red ale that Dennis made for his wedding and Wynkoop's black lager. If you've recently purchases beer starter kits and haven't started them, listen to this episode for some great advice from Dennis! The biggest takeaway from this episode it to be patient and start small with your brewing endeavors as you learn the craft. You'l [...]

In the latest episode of Alcohol by Volume, Josh and Dennis re-introduce the concept of the ABV podcast to their listeners. It's been a while since we posted a new episode, but we're hoping to make this more of regular show moving forward. We also discuss some of the recent brewery news with independent brewers selling out to huge, corporate conglomerates. It happens; it will continue to happen. There isn't much we can do to prevent it, so we might as well get over it... but, we still want to ta [...]

If you haven't seen me in a few months, you'd be surprised at how much less there is of me. I started at 352 pounds -- yeesh -- that's my highest total weight ever... so it was time to make a change. In this post, I'll discuss the motivation and the methods I used to explain how I lost 55 pounds in 3 months without exercise, crazy supplements, or fad diets. Keep in mind: weighing 352 pounds means I had/have more weight to lose than most people. I'm hopeful that I'll get back down to a healthy 20 [...]

Our 6th episode is dedicated entirely to the beer we tasted at the Great American Beer Festival that took place in Denver this past October. Alcohol by Volume is a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt discuss the many... many beers they tasted at GABF: we're focusing specifically on the beers we loved outside of Colorado. We love our Colorado breweries, but we get to see and taste their beer all of the time. So we decided to step outsid [...]

Our fifth episode is dedicated entirely to the Great American Beer Festival that took place in Denver this October. Alcohol by Volume is a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt discuss the overall feel of the GABF this year: reactions to the crowds, vendors, and what it felt like being part of the press. In part 2 of our series, we will discuss the unique and generally tasty beers we tried. Obviously, we didn't taste every beer at the fe [...]

This is the fourth episode of Alcohol by Volume: a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt continue our “Beer Basics” series as they discuss the pros and cons of bottling versus kegging your homebrew. It's a continuation of our beginner’s guide to homebrewing. This is also our last "Beer Basics" episode! We'll be moving onto new topics after this. Most importantly, our coverage of GABF. If you're going to GABF as a vendor or attendee, try [...]

This is the third episode of Alcohol by Volume: a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt continue our “Beer Basics” series as they discuss the cleaning supplies necessary to maintain a proper brewing environment so your beer doesn't sour (unnecessarily). It's a continuation of our beginner’s guide to homebrewing. As we mention each show, if these concepts end up being a little too basic for you, we’ll move into more complicated conversati [...]

Welcome to the second episode of Alcohol by Volume: a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt continue our “Beer Basics” series as they discuss the equipment necessary to start brewing at home. It's a continuation of our beginner’s guide to homebrewing. As we mentioned last time, if this show ends up being a little too basic for you, we’ll move into more complicated conversations in the future. This series is really meant for people who ar [...]

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Alcohol by Volume: a new podcast dedicated to the homebrew community. In this episode, Josh Carr and Dennis Niedfeldt start us off with our first series called "Beer Basics." They discuss the various types of beer and the ingredients involved in the brew process. Think of it as a beginner's discussion of homebrewing. If this show ends up being a little too basic for you, hang with us for a while. We'll move into more complicated discussions in the future. If y [...]

What was Pepsi thinking? Well, they want to attack the energy drink market that consumers (like myself) use to stay awake... or wake up in the morning. They consider Mountain Dew Kickstart a healthier choice than your typical energy drinks -- Rockstar, Amp, Monster, or Red Bull -- and hoped that it would prove more popular for its differences. Mountain Dew Kickstart is not an energy drink in the general sense... it's more of a morning booster shot. Most energy drink companies load their products [...]